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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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